Commonwealth Corporation is in the skills building business

About Us

Commonwealth Corporation (CommCorp) is a quasi-public agency that was established in 1996 through the merger of two Massachusetts nonprofit organizations: the Industrial Service Program and the Bay State Skills Corporation. The agency is responsible for administering and delivering a wide range of publicly and privately funded programs. CommCorp is governed by a 19-member board of directors that includes leaders from the private sector, organized labor, academia, and government.

As a nationally recognized leader in building industry sector partnerships that address the skill needs of specific employers in an industry, we create new or expanded capacity in education and training programs for demand occupations. We are committed to ensuring that Massachusetts businesses have access to a pipeline of highly skilled workers and that youth and adults in Massachusetts have pathways to good jobs in the knowledge economy.

Our Mission

Commonwealth Corporation fosters workforce equity in Massachusetts by delivering innovative and collaborative professional development solutions that help diverse communities and employers succeed.

Our Vision

A world where meaningful employment can lead to upward mobility for all.

About Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development

Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD) manages the Commonwealth’s workforce development and labor departments to ensure that workers, employers, and the unemployed have the tools and training needed to succeed in the Massachusetts economy.

EOLWD oversees the Department of Unemployment Assistance, the Department of Career Services, the Department of Labor Standards, the Department of Industrial Accidents, the Department of Labor Relations, and the Commonwealth Corporation.

Financial Statements

The audited financial statements include an unmodified opinion and represent accurately the fiscal year activity of Commonwealth Corporation.

Our Values

Balance

We value the mental and physical health of our employeesWe also respect that our employees are “humans first,” with unique personal circumstances and obligations outside of work. We seek to support our employees in balancing these commitments while achieving professional success. 

Collaboration

We seek to strengthen the workforce system and drive meaningful impact in individuals’ lives by working closely with our grantees, partners, and communities across MassachusettsIn our collaborations, we proactively seek feedback from a variety of perspectives as we respond to the needs of those we serveWe apply the same principles inside of our organization.

Development and Innovation

We strive to invest in our people and foster a culture of growthApproaching challenges with curiosity and creativity, we work to create an environment that encourages improvement through strategic innovationWe actively pursue learning opportunities to enhance our personal and professional lives.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

We center equity in everything we doWe are dedicated to making informed decisions that promote fairness, access, and advancement for allWe elevate the needs of communities that are historically excluded from access to resources and powerWe commit to making our workplace inclusive and psychologically safe, and we empower individuals to show up to work as their authentic selves.

Integrity

We hold ourselves accountable to the highest ethical standardsTransparency, trust, and honesty are core to our workWe take ownership of our successes and failures, with intent to learn from both.

Kindness and Respect

We forge human connections with kindness, empathy, and compassionBy showing respect to ourselves and our colleagues, grantees, and partners, we aim to create a culture where everyone feels seen and appreciatedWe commit to communicating with courtesy and consideration, especially when managing disagreement and conflict.

Executive Leadership

Molly Jacobson

President & CEO

Amanda Sakaguchi

Vice President of Finance

Aadil Sulaiman

Vice President, Youth and Justice Programs

Tom Hooper

Vice President of Sector Pathways

Team CommCorp

Aadil Sulaiman

Vice President, Youth and Justice Programs

Abby Corsun-Ascher

Program Manager – WCTF

Abby Talmage

Senior Program Manager – WTFP Express Program

Alanna Mallon

Executive Director – Commonwealth Corporation Foundation

Allen Truitt

Employer Outreach Specialist, Southeast – Skill Up Initiative

Alyssa Yee

Program Coordinator – Sector Pathways

Amanda Sakaguchi

Vice President of Finance

Andre Channer

Director of IT & Facilities

Anna Civitarese

Director of Research

Ashidah Baker

Executive Director of Human Resources

Ashley Durling

Senior Employer Outreach Specialist, Central/Statewide – Skill Up Initiative

Brian Hedberg

General Ledger Accountant

Carlos Fuentes

Regional Support Manager – YouthWorks

Cayla Berkowitz

Program Manager – CTI

Chris Bones

Program Manager – WTFP

Courtney Flem

Program Manager – WTFP Express

Crystal Lopez Haynes

Program Manager – WCTF

Cynthia Singer-Riordan

Associate Director – WCTF

Dani Smejkal

Director – DYS Partnership

Danielle Brazeau

Associate Director – Skill Up Initiative

Darl Andrew Packard

Director of Program Operations

Diana Thu

Program Operations Manager

Dipa Lamsal

Program Coordinator – WTFP

Eilish M Obrien

Associate Director of Grants and Contracts

Elizabeth Cloherty

Program Coordinator – WTFP Express

Ellyn Gonzalez

Compliance Manager

Emilio Salado

Program Development and Training Support Coordinator – YouthWorks

Ester Ovalle

Senior Program Manager – Re-Entry

Fernando Martinez

Associate Director – WTFP Express

Hamzah Latif

Senior Program Manager for Youth Development – Skill Up Initiative

Hannah Elbaum

Curriculum and Content Manager – YouthWorks

Haydee Lamberty-Rodriguez

Associate Director of Youthworks

India Hill

Employer Outreach Specialist , West – Skill Up Initiative

Irmine Uwineza

Senior Program Manager – CTI

Jeffrey Smith

Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Jennifer Javier

Associate Director of Justice-Based Initiatives

Joelle Fabrizio

Senior Program Manager – WCTF

Joelle Paolino

Training and Support Manager – YouthWorks

Jose Ibarra

Senior Program Manager – WTFP Express

Josephina Romero

Director of Innovation

Kathryn Kirby

Regional Support Manager – YouthWorks

Kayla Johnson

Cross Program Manager – Youth and Justice

Kely Tavares

Program Manager – CTI

Kendall Swanson

Program Coordinator – WTFP

Kevin Dong

Contracts and Grants Specialist

Kevin L. Emile

IT/Facilities Assistant

Kimberly Bryson

Associate Director – GL Accounting and Audit

Kristen O’Neil Rayne

Upskilling and Workforce System Director

Kyle Oliveira

Senior Program Manager for Career Navigation – Skill Up Initiative

Laura Cabrera

Employer Outreach Specialist, Northeast – Skill Up Initiative

Lisnalda Beriguete

Program Manager – CTI

Lucila J. Santana

Director of Marketing and Communications

Magdalena Aleksova

Talent Management Specialist

Maria Quiñones Moya

Program Coordinator – WTFP Express

Mary-Ann Roberts

Senior Program Manager – WCTF

Mary-Beth Beatrice

Program Manager – WTFP

Michael Brill

Employer Outreach Specialist, Metro – Skill Up Initiative

Molly Jacobson

President & CEO

Nancy Conviser

Associate Director – WTFP

Naomi Bekele

Program Evaluation and Data Analyst

Natalie Mullen

Marketing Fellow

Nicole Annese

Payroll and Account Payable Manager

Olena Bokhenik

Program Manager – WCTF

Perla Piantini

Program Manager – WCTF

Rainer Haarbusch

Career Technical Initiative (CTI) Director

Robert Duncan

Workforce Training Fund Program (WTFP) Director

Ruth Sinord

Program Operations Coordinator

Samantha N. Melendez

SSYI Senior Program Manager

Sanson Fung

Grants and Fiscal Operations Manager

Sarah Smith

Executive Assistant

Thomas (Tommy) Heavren

Senior Program Manager – WCTF

Thomas Howard

Data Analyst

Thomas McGee

Senior Program Manager – WTFP

Tom Hooper

Vice President of Sector Pathways

Ya’azmeen Daley

Customer Support and Technical Assistant Manager – WTFP

Zhenchao Liu

Account Payable System Analyst

Board of Directors

Lauren Jones

Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development
Exec Office of Labor & Workforce Development

Oswald Mondejar – Board Vice Chair

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Elizabeth Bennett

Associate Commissioner
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Enna Jimenez

Chief Development Officer
ALPFA

Erin Quinn

Assoc. Commissioner of Employment & Training Programs
Department of Transitional Assistance

Heidi Riccio

Superintendent-Director
Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School

Jean-Phillip Brignol

Assistant Counsel
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston

Leslie Gould

Executive Director
Greater Beverly Chamber of Commerce

Mary Jo Meisner

President
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Ruth Georges

Senior Deployment Manager
Federal Department of Energy

Sarah Stanton

Undersecretary of Economic Strategies
Executive Office of Economic Development

Sherman Carter

Chief Financial Officer
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Board of Directors Meeting Dates 2025

Jan 23, 2025
12pm-1:30pm
Hybrid with Zoom

Apr 24, 2025
12pm-1:30pm
In Person Only

Aug 7, 2025
12pm-1:30pm
Hybrid with Zoom

Oct 23, 2025
12-1:30pm
Hybrid with Zoom

Building Skills for a Strong Economy

Job Growth by Fiscal Year for Grantees That Completed WTFP Grants in FY '21
0 %
Massachusetts Workers Served in 2021
0 K

Commonwealth Corporation is a quasi-public agency that was established in 1996 under the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development. 


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